PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA REVIEW OF AGREEMENTS AND PRACTICES [L. LANGER, D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]
Staff Direction • 2026-03-16 • Item E.1 • Tracking ID DIR-2026-94109B
Tracking ID: DIR-2026-94109B
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Plain language summary
The City Council is reviewing the public safety camera program with Flock Safety, focusing on data privacy and potential changes to vendor agreements. Using city funds, this review could lead to changes in how camera data is shared, potentially affecting privacy and law enforcement practices in West Hollywood.
Due: 2026-06-14
What this means to you
This review could impact residents by altering how public safety cameras are used in West Hollywood. If the city decides to deactivate cameras or change vendors, there may be temporary gaps in surveillance coverage, affecting neighborhood safety. Additionally, strengthened data privacy measures could enhance residents' privacy by limiting data sharing with external agencies.